Population
Service age groups
About this topic
Service age groups divide the population into broad life-stage bands such as children, young adults, working-age adults, and older people. The groupings are designed to reflect typical demand for age-based services and facilities rather than exact five-year cohorts.
This view is useful for planning childcare, schools, recreation, aged services, and other community infrastructure. It works best alongside five year age groups, household type, and dwelling data, which add more detail about who is living in an area and how needs may change over time.
Interpretation notes
- This is a derived grouping rather than a direct Census question, so the age bands are planning-oriented summaries built from standard age data.
- Percentages relate to the total population; use five year age groups when exact cohort detail matters.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) was the most common category among residents in Allworth, accounting for 19.5% (37 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Seniors (70 to 84), which increased by 18 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Age structure - Service age groups
Allworth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises service age groups for Allworth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Age structure - Service age groups snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allworth, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
2021 count
12
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
12
6.3%
+2.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
2021 count
20
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
20
10.5%
-1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
2021 count
8
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
8
4.2%
-1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
3
1.6%
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
2021 count
11
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
11
5.8%
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
2021 count
22
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
22
11.6%
-7.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
2021 count
37
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
37
19.5%
+3.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
2021 count
18
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
18
9.5%
-5.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
2021 count
31
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
31
16.3%
+8.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
2021 count
3
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
3
1.6%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Age structure - Service age groups change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4)
+6
+2.7pp
Primary schoolers (5 to 11)
0
-1.5pp
Secondary schoolers (12 to 17)
-1
-1.2pp
Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24)
0
-0.2pp
Young workforce (25 to 34)
-3
-2.6pp
Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49)
-10
-7.7pp
Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59)
+11
+3.8pp
Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69)
-6
-5.0pp
Seniors (70 to 84)
+18
+8.5pp
Elderly aged (85 and over)
+3
+1.6pp
Data table
Service age groups for Allworth. Age structure - Service age groups. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) | 12 | 6.3% | 4.1% | 6 | 3.6% | 4.6% | +6 | +2.7pp |
| Primary schoolers (5 to 11) | 20 | 10.5% | 7.1% | 20 | 12.0% | 7.6% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) | 8 | 4.2% | 6.5% | 9 | 5.4% | 6.8% | -1 | -1.2pp |
| Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) | 3 | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3 | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Young workforce (25 to 34) | 11 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 14 | 8.4% | 7.4% | -3 | -2.6pp |
| Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) | 22 | 11.6% | 14.0% | 32 | 19.3% | 15.0% | -10 | -7.7pp |
| Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) | 37 | 19.5% | 13.2% | 26 | 15.7% | 14.5% | +11 | +3.8pp |
| Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) | 18 | 9.5% | 17.9% | 24 | 14.5% | 17.7% | -6 | -5.0pp |
| Seniors (70 to 84) | 31 | 16.3% | 20.1% | 13 | 7.8% | 17.0% | +18 | +8.5pp |
| Elderly aged (85 and over) | 3 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% | +3 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |